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The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1887-10-07
Happy Days in the South

Atlanta Constitution: We ire ap-
preaching the seasod of possum, SIM
mon beer and ~gingercakes.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1887-10-07

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The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1887-10-07

TO keep n wouism au, of eu;ks tlie-eas!est
wny is to keep h.r in silks. Only a slight
difference between U and /.
, 1887-11-27

The Hard Luck of a Prominent Carbon
County Ranchman.

John Allen, a Pass Creek, Carbon
county rancEman was summoned to
Cheyenne about ten days ago to testify
for the territory in the Wilkes Cavanaugh
horse stealing case. Thanksgiving day
he was in receipt Of the discourageing
Intelligence that 300 head of cattle and
l25 head of horses left in charge of his
wife had in some way broken out of his
pasture and scattered to the four winds.
Upon leaving home Mr.. Allen did not
contemplate remaining in Cheyenne more
than twenty-four hours and consequently
did not take the precaution to provide as
s~istance for his wife.
Allen telegraped to friends at Rawlins
to catherine stock if possible and will pro
badly recover his property.
Yesterday morning Allen, who now
firmly believes the aphorism that misfor-
tunes never ONE singlv, was almost pros
trated by reading a telegram from his
wife, stating that the rabbits, which are
very numerous in that section, had de-
voured nearly sixty tons of hay which
had been stacked near the house and sur
rounded by a high board enclosure. The
hungered quadrupeds had burrowed under
the fence and Toasted upon the nourishing
cured clover and blue grass for three
days. The Infatuated woman sought to
drive them off with dogs and a gun, and
though killing many, could observe no
thinning out in the ranks of the voracious
foragers.
Allen leaves for his ranch this morning
but promises to return before the 10th
inst. the day set for the trial of Cava-
nauGh and Wilkes.
, 1887-11-27

The following instruments were filed for
record in the county clerks office yester-
day:
John r. Gordon and wife to Silas E.
Guthrie, lots 5, G, 7 and s, block 25l; all
of block 249; lots 5, 6, I and s, block 252;
lots l, 2, 3 and 4, block 3l4, and all of
block 436; 81 and other valuable consid-
Grafton.
Francis E, Warren and Caleb P. Organ
to VIM. i. McCague, of Omaha, all that
portion of lot l and the northeast quarter
of the southeast quarter of section G,
township Is north, range &c west, lying
on the east side of a county road running
from Cheyenne to the south line of the
territory, reserving right of way for the
Crow Greek Ditch and Reservoir com
pany's ditch, said tract containing sixty
acres; $4,000.
VIM. L. McCague, of Omaha, to Fran
els b. Warren, sixty acres of land in Lar
annie county; $4,000.
Right of way deed, Renslaer S. Van
Tassell, receiver, to the Cheyenne & Bur.
lington Railway company; 81 500.
, 1887-11-27
He is Satisfied.

The old German held at the county jail
as prosecuting witness against Tom Gray
figured up yesterday and found that
Laramie county was indebted to him $3.50
for $40 days Imprisonment. In the
meantime Gray's address is unknown, he
having been liberated and departed from
this section. The old German has had
countless opportunities to decamp, but
when this act is suggested he knowingly
smiles and says: IF they gives me my
monish [ goes" and chuckles as he per
forms some light work to which he has
been assigned. The prisoner is a black
smith by trade and could easily obtain en-
ployment if at liberty.
, 1887-11-27
A COAL FAMINE.
The Railroads Unable to Transport the
Output OF the Mines.

Coal is becoming alarmingly scarce in
Kansas, Western Nebraska and portions
of Wyoming and Colorado. The dis
tressed residents of the stricken localities
complain to the agents, who in turn appeal
to the dealers and are told that while the
output OF the mines is u~ndlminished a
lack of transportation facilities renders the
filling Of all orders absolutely impossible.
John X. Gordon has just returned from
a trip to Colorado on behalf of the con
sumers of Central City, Neb., and vicin-
ity. The Marshal Coal company stated
that they found it utterly impracticable to
supply markets other than those of Den
yer and Cheyenne. Other mine owners
told the same story. All gave the pre-
text that the railway lines could not carry
the fuel.
Very little Rock Springs coal has been
received in this city during the past three
months. But for the wise foresight OF
the agent in storing several hundred car
loads last summer Cheyenne would be
suffering to day. Handlers of coal from
other localities are enabled to secure
small consignments of Colorado coal at
irregular intervals.
The railway companies unite in a wall
against the car factories, being unable to
secure sufficient rolling stock to accom-
modate shippers. 1t is now reported that
the Rock Springs article will be shipped
to at all hazards.
Laramie and Rawlins are both com.
planning Of the scarcity of coal. The
latter place has mines producing excellent
fuel within a few miles of tow and will
not suffer, but the nearest accessible
coal bank to Laramie is twenty miles
distant.
, 1887-11-27
ONE NIGHT.
Disobliging Fred BeIcher Sleeps Iu the
County jail.

Fred Belcher, a resident of the flats,
spent Friday night in Jail all on account of
his failure to answer a civil question.
Belcher some time since suffered the loss
of a pair of mules at the hands of A. G..
McGregor. who, of course, was legally
entitled to the property. The animals
wandered back to Belcher's place on the
morning of the day in question and were
driven to a pasture north of Fort Russell.
McGregor took necessary steps to again
secure the team, and Deputy Smalley was
delegated to serve papers incidental to the
process. He demanded the property from
the custodian and received the consoling
reply that he might replevin the team if
he could find it. The officer looked
about the premises of the accom-
modating Belcher and searched the
barns and corrals of several neighbors, but
without discovering the property in litiga-
ton. Finally he threatened to arrest
Belcher, and being derided took the man
into custody. When the prisoner arrived
at the cour5 house and caught a glimpse
of the interior of the jail, he hastily re-
pented and sought to compromise the
matter by promising to disclose the where
abouts of the team. The hour was late
and the officials did not have time to re.
turn to the fats. Belcher begged and
pleaded without avail and sent for his
father and a justice of the peace for the
purpose of making a bond. The judge
refused to respond to his invitation to
arise from a warm bed at 10 o'clock. and
Belcher lay awake and tremlled all night,
fearful lest some of the desperate charac-
tiers confined in the jail should arm him.
Upon the recovery of the mules y sterday
the case was dismissed and the /: sonel
discharged.
, 1887-11-27
u
wilkes and Cavanaugh, AgazzIe and
Leroy Are Now Interested.

Wilkes and Cavanaugh, alleged horse
thieves, who were arrested in Utah by
stock detectives several weeks ago were
arraigned in district court yesterday. Upon
the assurance of prisoners that they were
unable to retain counsel, Judge Maginnis
assigned Col. Bryant to defend Wilkes
and Col. Miller to represent C~avanaugb.
Agazzie, the killer of Gilduf at Silver
Crown, and the prisoner who elevated his
right hand and rolled his orbits heaven
ward while listening to the reading of the
Indictment charging him with murder in
the first degree last week, was nervous
when ushered into court. He plead not
guilty to the serious charge preferred.
The case of Burbank VS.. London is a
suit for the recovery of money only. Mo
ton for a new trial was made, granted
and excepted to. At conclusion of re-
hearing plaintiff was ordered to pay John
London 1920 and costs.
Four witnesses were examined in the
Snow Cattle company VS.. the Lowe Cattle
company case. The decision was re-
served.
Counsel for Chas. Leroy, horse thief,
Jail breaker and general crook, is making
strenuous en- 1eavors to secure the quash-
ing of the indictment recently returned
against this renegade. In case the Jail
breakers attorney is successful in this in
stance Leroy can easily be convicted Of
t he theft of a horse from a ranch neal
Fort Laramie, but in this case another
reward Of $3.50 will be paid to the officer
securing witnesses for the prosecution.
Leroy has already cost this councy a
great deal more than he is worth.
In the divorce case of Hughes VS..
Hughes, defendant, Mr.. Hughes, being
absent, testimony of plaintiff was taken.
The couple formerly ran a restaurant in
Lusk. Mrs. Hughes was frugal and in
dustrious. Her better half was, accord
ing to witnesses, a worthless drunkard.
, 1887-11-27


The pumps of the new water works
were set in operation this week for the
purpose of testing the pipes. The water
was run up about three miles when one
of the pipes at about half that dis.
lance burst with an explosion like a
powder magazine and tore up the
ground like a small sized earthquake.
The cause Of the break was not so much
the pressure of the pumps, as it was
this pressure meeting a returning col
umn. The pressure at the point OF
rupture was probably not less than 300
pounds.
There are only a few more vacant lots
on the south side of front street and these
could be sold at a big advance on what
was asked nine months ago. We under
stand 81. 800 was Offered for two ofthem
this week and refused.
, 1887-11-27
Beck in Distress.

A lady who recently returned from
Chicago reports that when visiting Mrs.
Chas. Beck, formerly of this city, she
discovered that the once prosperous Char
ley had been reduced to very Strengthened
circumstances, and that the family is
without the necessities of life. This an
nouncement is almost incredible, and
would not be entertained but fer knowl-
edge OF the truthfulness of the bearer of
the information. Beck had many faults,
but was a money maker in every n of
the word. While extravagant, he over
looked nothing hat would rebound to the
financial interests of Mr.. Chas. Beck.
, 1887-11-27

As announced by the newspapers and
bill boards Chas. /. Davis and his fam
GUS band are en- route. They appear at
the Cheyenne opera house next Wednes,
day night. Davis is entertaining in AL.
win Joslin and the operate solo orches,
ira is the finest musical combination now
travelling.
, 1887-11-27

Miss Marion Cook, assisted by her
three sisters, will assume control of Dyer's
hotel on the 18th proximo, A Nichols
retiring. This lady has for several months
managed the restaurant in the rear of the
Carey block, on Ferguson street, and has
considerable business tact and ability. 1t
is hoped that the new management will
succeed in placing the once popular Dyer's
hotel on a good paving basis. There is
certainly room in Cheyenne for another
good hotel.
, 1887-11-27
TOWN TALK.
Cosby Little paragraphs Picked UP
Throughout the City.

-
Pay day on the Cheyenne & Burlington
occurs on the 18th inst.
The mail carriers are contemplating
giving a grand ball in a few weeks.
Cheyenne dealers are already making
arrangements to harvest the ice crop of
1888.
There were nearly 100 callers at the
county library yesterday. The association
will soon need more space.
About twenty-five houses on Sixteenth
street still bear the old numbers. An eff
fort is being made to have the new sys-
TEN adopted so soon as possible.
The thermometer ranged from G. below
zero at 5 O'Clock a. IN. yesterday to IL below
at s o'clock last night, and the wind
veered from north to southeast.
Hugh Mckay, Big Piney, Uinta
county, is the first resident of hat set
tlement to receive a notary public COM
mission from the territorial executive.
The trial filter which occupied a promi-
nent position neal this office for several
months, disappeared yesterday. 1t will
be used in Hon. L. Nagle's new resi-
dence.
Eight deeds conveying the south six
teen feet of nine lots on East Sixteenth
street to the Che, enne & Burlington were
filed in the office of the recorder of deeds
yesterday.
There is at present no telephone com
munication between Laramie and Chey-
enne. The wires were Frustrated several
days ago, and the line has not yet been
repaired.
Train No. 4, eastbound, due here at
$40 o'clock last night. did not arrive I'M
til $40 this morning. No. 3. westbound,
due here at 600 this morning, will arrive
in two sections five hours later.
A confectioner contemplates astonish-
ing the natives by introducing hot soda
water. The beverage is a very popular
drink in Washington, Philadelphia and
Boston, and might grow into public favor
here.
Geo. w Gable, who writes such
charming sketches of life among the
Louisiana Acadians for the Century, is an
accomplished biblical .scolar and contrib.
utes regularly to the Sunday School
Times.
w. n. Babcock, general agent for the
Northwestern, is in town. He says that
the Burlington & Missouri cannot land
passengers in Chicago in less hours from
Cheyenne than his line and the Union
Pacific.
For the convenience of county tax
payers, Judge Bergman will keep his
open from 7 a. m. until 9 p. ~, until
the 30th inst, the day upon which the
taxes remaining unpaid will become de-
%linquent.
The grand nut carnival to be given
at Keefe hall next Thursday night is
creating much amusement. 1t is highly
original in plan, and all friends to the
church, for whose benefit it is
given, should rally there and have a good
time.
This is the season when the athletic
star of last summer sleeps in the rear
room of a saloon with an Indian club for
pillow, and dreams of the good old days
when he ran foot races and played ball in
summer and became a skating rink pro-
lessor in winter.
A marriage of Fort Robinson, Neb.,
society people is soon to occur in Wyo-
ming. A soldier stationed there has
written to Judge Bergman to ascertain if
mlscegenation was a misdemeanor in this
territory. The coiored troops occupy the
barracks at Fort Robinson.
Good canton flannel sc
, 1887-11-27
Roach Chapman.

News reaches Buffalo that Roach Chap
man, at one time foreman of the Frontier
Land and Cattle company, and who,
while in that company's employ, was ar
rested for murder in Idaho, and subse.
quently escaping from the custody of the
sheriff of this county, is doing well in
South America. The above information
is given by an intimate friend of Chap
man.
, 1887-11-27
Another Coal Company.

Chas. A. Guernsey. Frank S. Lusk
and John B. Adams have incorporated
the Guernsey Coal and Land company.
The concern will carry on the business of
coal mining, and acquire, hold, develop
and sell coal and other lands, with head
quarters at Douglas. The company al
ready owns several claims in North Al
bany county, and with their capital stock
of 800 600 will purchase others and
market the product. Guernsey and
Adams are residents of Douglas while
Lusk's headquarters are in the thriving
burg bearing his name. From present
appearances the Northwestern is destined
to do an enormous business in the trans
portation of fuel.
, 1887-11-27

If you anticipate buying a silk or satin
dress call at S. Kellner's, for you can buy
M there for a great deal less than the
wholesale cost, as the stock will be closed
out very soon.
, 1887-11-27

The latest styfPS of Fish,
Clark q Hagg " ecksUear,
and Hats from the Iead-
ing BrOadsCay halter,
YiOWni G1s, at WrhiJcO3nb y
Co.'S.
, 1887-11-27
81 inch brOadCIOEh SHiE-
ing in all shades, S2.25 pen.
yard at .WyeyS.'

L will sell you an overcoat cheaper than
sold before. |. Greentree, the clothier.
, 1887-11-27

FERRIS MOVES HOUSES
a6 Fifteenth street.
, 1887-11-27

u. Archives & historical Dept; Oh venue, uvo.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-01-14
Temperance Work.

The good work still goes on at the
Lodge. At the meeting last evening
six new names were added to the list
of followers. The attendance is quite
large now, there being nearly one
hundred actual members. The lodge
is in iii infancy NJ yet, for II has only
been in existence about ten months,
the fiIst meeting being held the 18th If
March. last. There il much eutbusi-
am manifested by all the members,
and great good may come from the
strong efforts Of the ladies and gentle
men who were most prominent in it,
organization. The lodge Is preparing
something in the way Of u literary
treat for the society of Miles City. IL
will be placed upon the boards in the
near future and some stars will ap.
pear among the galaxy performers.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-01-14
The Arcadian Hon

Was highly remarkable last night
for the number Of distinguished look.
ing wall flowers that bloomed and
blossomed there. This superabund.
ance Of the lords of creation and the
absence OF engagement cards made II
lively work for them to keep on the
floor and numerous devices were re-
sorted to, to record promised dances.
Fans were made a medium for the
ladies and the immaculate cuffs Of
many . curled darling this morning
bears evidence Of his conquests Of the
night. Major Macqueen was quite
dis pirited early. In the evening when
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-01-14
Coyote and winter-Killed.

John Churchill, who is in charge Of
Heavenef's band Of sheep on the
north side range, and who also owns
some hundreds himself, was in the
city yesterday and re.orts the loss Of
about 500 head of sheep out Of band
Of 2, 900 during the past three weeks.
Many of the sheep succumbed to the
terrific weather of last week, but by
far the greater number fell victims..to
the coyotes and wolves with which
the hills are infested. The sheep were
not properly tended by the herder.
aud siraying off ia small punches.
were slaughtered by the dozen. One
lot Of twenty-five was discovered
lying stark and stiff upon the snow, TO
all appearances uniLiured hut
upon examination the d,alh
wound gwen them by their
deadly enemy, the wolf, wss
discovered. Always an artery sev, red
either In one part OF the carcass or the
Other. The wolves sucked nj they eins
until satisfied and then slaughter, d
the Others OF the band wantonly, per
haps.
DIR. Byal, who is extensively inter
ested in sheep growing aud whme
ranch is on Sunday creek, intends Wis
iling that locality at an early date.
He fears heavy loss for the foes mas
ters Of this section of the country dur
ing the winter.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-01-14

IL was noticed with regret by some
and with surprise by all that the
Hon. "Skewn johnson, member from
Custer, was reported absent at the
convening of the legislature. Many
were the conjectures framed by his
friends to account for his absence, but
doubt and disnay reigned In the
Democratic camp until yesterday,
when letter was received from Hon.
Skew stating that the report of his
absence was wilful and malicious
falsehood on the part Of the reporter,
whom he had unintenliOnaily slight
ed the day before at certain irrigating
ceremonies INDUCED in by the MEM
beIs elect. Skew says bis constitu.
ency can depend upon his being
there till vet"
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-01-14

he surveyed the scene and found 80
many more gentlemen than ladies,
and with much feeling he remarked to
scribe that she feared he would
find some difficulty in securing vic
tim," but through some adroitness
or special claim ou the fair sex he was
to be seen on the floor continuously.
Altogether it was a very pleasant
party, but the practice INDUCED in by
so many Of the gentlemen In coming
to parties solus should be frowned on
by the gentle Arcadians.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-01-14

This mornings tram landed at Miles
City man just from of the range
who by some mischance had prodded
his leg with a knife, the blade enter.
Ing the knee in close proximity to the
cap. The stranger was assisted to the
Macqueen, and rs he was too much
fatigued TO talk his name was not
learned nor the the circumstances of
his painful wound. His business here
IL TO place himself under medical care.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-01-14
Notice,

Notice is hereby given that on the
18th day of February, 1887, shall be-
prepared to redeem the outstanding
bonds Of Custer county, of the issue OF
July LIST, 1881, To the amount OF
IS, 100, and that up to said date
will receive at the treasurer's Office
of said county, sealed proposals for
the surrender Of the bonds issued
by the said county as aforesaid. No
bid above par will be accepted.
Nj. BRANDENBURG,
Treasurer of Custer County, M. Il.
Miles City, NJ. T., Jan. 8, 1887.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-01-14

a female relative by marriage, renders
Il obvious to correspon dents that they
should confine their communications
strictly to matters of business, and
mot write"-in the words OF the hon.
orable gentleman-"about any id
foolishness.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-01-14

Ayers Hair Vigor improves the
beauty of the hair and promotes Its
growth. prevents th, accumulation
of .dandruf, cleans the scalp, and re-
stores natural color to gray hair.
Have you received Ayers Almanac
for the new year.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-01-14

Miles City streets will present re.
niarKable appearance in the spring,
gentle Annie. The ashes from every
stove and furnace in the buildings
fronting on Main and cross streets ARE
dumped promiseuously and the depth
Of snow keeps the unsightly heaps
hidden away.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-01-14

The ribbon sandwiches which form
ed a prominent feature Of the lunch
furnished to the Arcadians last night
are not only dainty little affairs, but
also appetising. Alphonse advertises
his foreign parentage by these tasty
embellishments to the bone and sim
ew OF the repast.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-01-14

When the eyes become weak or the
lids inflamed and sore. a disordered
system rr n scrofulous condition of The
blood is indicated. for which Ayers
Ssrsaparllla il the best remedy. II
invigora'.s and vitalizes the blood and
exp-ls all humurs.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-01-14

DIR. Redd intends at an early date to
take q trip east His health is some
what impaired by the incessant labor
attendant upon successful practice and
he thinks Kentucky sojourn will be
beneficial,
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-01-14

One more victim to the Ice king;
yesterday man slipped on the Icy
platform at the depot and was well
nigh unconscious for the remainder OF
the day. No bones broken, but an
awful shock to the system.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-01-14

The George Woodthorpe company
which 10 now playing in Helena could
make good thing by including Miles
City In the circuit. Manager Mcguire
is apparently giving Miles City the
dirty shake.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-01-14
Carbon Hill Coal.

w. l.. Lansing and Al Bell are In
the market with their favorlte brands
Of coal. Orders left with Alex. Gra'
ham at Conrad's new store, ar with
Louis Payette on Park street will be
promptly attended to. Cash on de
livery.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-01-14

Fred Ramsey, the handsome Rose
bud stock man, took his departure
from Miles on this mornings east
bound train. He expects to put ia a
month or two in the land of the ten
derfeet and will proceed as far east as
New York.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-01-14

Real estate has evidently commenced
to be active. Mr.. Courtenay reports
several transactions during the past
week among which are the sale of
lot of Main street for So 1000, two lots In
Miles addition for $500 and quite a
bunch across the track 10 small parcels
at good figures.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-01-14

A Fort Shaw dispatch relative to
the condition of the northern Indians
is noticed among teleRraphic CORES.
nondence from Keogh dated January
18th. The item appeared in several
exchanges of a week back.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-01-14

This is the time of the year when
the space writing special correspon.
dent gets in his fine work on the prob
able effects of warm and cold weather
on the cattle industry, aud the Chi
nook comes in for a full share Of the
alush
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-01-14

As non, of the Montana winter
sports clubs are uniforming. and rs
the extra reduced rate over the North.
ern Pacific to st. Paul was made to
apply to those clubs only which were
uniformed, 1t is now expected that a
general excursion rate Of about go per
cent full round trip tickets will be ar.
anged.